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LocalKind budgy Smugglers now available!

Budgy Smuggler has released the LocalKind men’s and women’s editions to support the community where they were born, and is giving a % of all sales of these great swimsuits to help us support our clients.  Pick up a pair today!
Men’s version
Women’s version

For wholesale or swimming group bulk discounts, please email shopforgood@localkind.org.au

Featured Events

International Women's Day Lunch - Thursday 13 March 12-3pm @ Miami Rice

Kindness Counts: Building Resilience Together – International Women’s Day (IWD) lunch at Miami Rice (rooftop of Hotel Steyne) Manly, hosted by LocalKind and Women’s Resilience Centre, with entertainment from The Story Room.

Your ticket includes:

  • 2-Course gourmet meal with beautiful ambience and views
  • IWD-themed stories of kindness and resilience from talented story-tellers from The Story Room (Normally Story Room shows are $38)
  • addresses from the charities
  • and raffle/auction. 

Alcohol available for purchase at the venue, not included in ticket.

Commemorate International Women’s Day with some great food & entertainment, and support 2 wonderful local charities who address Domestic Violence in the Beaches. $39.50 of your ticket price is a charitable donation that will be shared evenly between LocalKind and Women’s Resilience Centre and is tax deductible.

Manly Fun Run - Sun 6 April

Manly Fun Run is Sunday 6 April this year, and whether it’s a run or a walk, 10km, 5km or 2km, we would love for you to join our team! Just follow this link to join Team LocalKind: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/101121/manly-fun-run-and-walk-6-april-2025/register?team=767441
Join a team with fun & purpose, and all team members get to join our After Party at Hotel Steyne near the finish line, and get shouted some food & drink vouchers. Meet a real, live Olympian! Olympian Nick Timmings will be running on our team and available for a chat at the After Party.
This year race organisers are doing something a little different and giving 100% of registration fees for people who join our team to LocalKind! We’ve had among the biggest teams in the past, and would love to have you run or walk with us this year. Sign up today!

Register your child/dependent for Beyond the Gloves – term 2

Beyond the Gloves is a free program that empowers young girls between the ages of 12-18 through physical exercise and mentoring. This builds resilience, self-esteem and confidence and promotes body positivity and mental fitness. This results in increased school attendance, motivation, meaningful connections and peer support and improved relationships.

Manly Business Chamber + Peer Wealth Golf Day @ Manly Golf Club - Thurs 10 April

Mark your calendars for the golf day of the year, collaborating again with our hosts Peer Wealth. We hope you can join us to make a positive impact and raise funds for LocalKind Northern Beaches and the Manly Business Chamber.  Join us for a fantastic day of golf, networking, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dusting off your clubs, this event is perfect for all skill levels.
Where: Manly Golf Club
When:  Thursday 10 April, from 10.30am til late
What: Brunch, 18 holes of golf, dinner and presentation, raffles, silent auction.
Stay tuned for more details on registration. If you’re interested in becoming a corporate sponsor for the event, please reach out for further details.
Questions? Monique at admin@manly.org.au

4th Sunday every month: Meat Raffle

Come on down to the Wharfy from 2-4pm the 4th Sunday of every month for a meat raffle benefitting LocalKind.  Try the new, uplifted Wharf Bar menu, and enjoy the vibes while you support a worthy cause.

A Few Community Courses

Accidental Counselling – Practical Skills

 

While working in the Community Sector you may be involved in a crisis intervention and this course will give you the basic skills you need to recognise, respond and then referring the individual to appropriate services, while maintaining boundaries and self-care. Learn while you gain a nationally accredited unit for which you will gain a credit transfer if you subsequently enrol in a full qualification course containing this unit, eg CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services or CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling.

https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au/course/Accidental_Counselling

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

This first aid course is Nationally Recognised and provides participants with the skills necessary not only to be a first aid representative in a workplace but also to help family and friends in emergency situations. This unit (Provide First Aid – HLTAID011) describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au/course/Provide_First_Aid